Spring 2026 Academic Calendar
Session Descriptions
WCC offers multiple course schedule options with different start dates to maximize convenience for you. Each option provides the same amount of course material and meeting hours. Start a traditional 15-week semester, a 12-week semester , or if you prefer to minimize the number of courses you take at the same time, consider taking just 2 courses in each of our 7.5-week sessions. Our 7.5-week sessions are a good choice if you have significant outside commitments, such as a job or childcare responsibilities. Meet with an academic counselor and financial aid advisor to be sure this works for you!
Spring 2026 Session: January through May
| SESSIONS | January through May | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-week | Classes start – January 20 | Last day – May 11 | |||||
| 12-week | Classes start – February 10 | Last day – May 11 | |||||
| 7.5-week #1 | Classes start – January 20 | Last day – March 9 | |||||
| 7.5-week #2 | Classes start – March 24 | Last day – May 11 | |||||
Spring 2026 Academic Calendar
| Spring 2026 (2261) | Regular Academic Session (15 Weeks) |
| Registration Begins | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 Begins (add/drop) |
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 Begins (new registration) |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Course Cancellation | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes/College Closed) |
Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Instruction Begins | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| REFUNDS – To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Contact the Bursar’s Office with questions. | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| 75% Refund Period | January 20, 2026 (Tue) to January 26, 2026 (Mon) |
| 50% Refund Period | January 27, 2026 (Tue) to February 2, 2026 (Mon) |
| 25% Refund Period | February 3, 2026 (Tue) to February 9, 2026 (Mon) |
| Census Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Due for Faculty | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Spring Recess (No Classes/College Open) | March 16, 2026 (Mon) to March 22, 2026 (Sun) |
| Midterm Grades Date | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of “W”) | February 10, 2026 (Tue) to March 30, 2026 (Mon) |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday Observance (No Classes) | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Academic Recognition Ceromony | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Instruction Ends | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Optional Make-up Day | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Grades Due | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 (2261) | 7.5 Weeks 1st Half Session |
| Registration Begins | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 Begins (add/drop) |
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 Begins (new registration) |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Course Cancellation | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes/College Closed) |
Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Instruction Begins | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
| REFUNDS – To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Contact the Bursar’s Office with questions. | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| 75% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 50% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 25% Refund Period | January 20, 2026 (Tue) to January 23, 2026 (Fri) |
| Census Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Due for Faculty | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Spring Recess (No Classes/College Open) | Does not apply |
| Midterm Grades Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of “W”) | February 2, 2026 (Mon) to February 19, 2026 (Thu) |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday Observance (No Classes) | Does not apply |
| Academic Recognition Ceromony | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Instruction Ends | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
| Optional Make-up Day | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Grades Due | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 (2261) | 12 Weeks Session |
| Registration Begins | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 Begins (add/drop) |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 Begins (new registration) |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
| Course Cancellation | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes/College Closed) |
Does not apply |
| Instruction Begins | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| REFUNDS – To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Contact the Bursar’s Office with questions. | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| 75% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 50% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 25% Refund Period | February 10, 2026 (Tue) to February 13, 2026 (Fri) |
| Census Date | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Due for Faculty | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| Spring Recess (No Classes/College Open) | March 16, 2026 (Mon) to March 22, 2026 (Sun) |
| Midterm Grades Date | Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of “W”) | February 28, 2026 (Sat) to April 6, 2026 (Mon) |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday Observance (No Classes) | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Academic Recognition Ceromony | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Instruction Ends | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Optional Make-up Day | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Grades Due | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 (2261) | 7.5 Weeks 2nd Half Session |
| Registration Begins | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Change of Schedule Fee of $5 Begins (add/drop) |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee of $25 Begins (new registration) |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| Course Cancellation | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes/College Closed) |
Does not apply |
| Instruction Begins | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Swap a Class (Swap must be in the same session, same number of credits) | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
| REFUNDS – To qualify for a tuition refund, students must officially drop their class(es) through MyWCC during the Refund Period dates listed below according to the class(es) session. Contact the Bursar’s Office with questions. | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| 75% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 50% Refund Period | Does not apply |
| 25% Refund Period | March 24, 2026 (Tue) to March 27, 2026 (Fri) |
| Census Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Open for Faculty | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Attendance Rosters Due for Faculty | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Spring Recess (No Classes/College Open) | Does not apply |
| Midterm Grades Date | Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Period (Grade of “W”) | April 6, 2026 (Mon) to April 23, 2026 (Thu) |
| Application Deadline for May Graduation | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday Observance (No Classes) | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Academic Recognition Ceromony | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Instruction Ends | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Optional Make-up Day | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Grades Due | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |